Seoul program uses robots to help residents walk
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The Mapo District office in Seoul, South Korea, launched a program to help residents with mobility impairments regain independence.
The district partnered with Seoul Seobuk Hospital and Angel Robotics to offer robotic rehabilitation directly in neighborhoods. Participants in the program use robotic exoskeletons that analyze their walking patterns and assist with movement. Korea has become a leader in wearable robot technology, expanding its use from hospitals into industries like agriculture and community support.
Hyundai Motor, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, and Angel Robotics are among the companies and institutions driving this growth. The Mapo District program aims to make advanced rehabilitation technology accessible to more people, overcoming the traditional limitations of cost and availability. The initiative establishes a system where public health resources connect with advanced medical technology, offering a new approach to supporting people with disabilities in their daily lives.
